Getting Into The Game

Gawwwwwwwd. Here we go again.


How long you “ been on the road “?

 

No need to start multiple threads, we all see it the first time. We get individuals like yourself asking the same questions very often. Did you read the rules when you joined ? Let me help you, use the search feature above and you’ll find all the answers. You’ll see what I mean. Btw, Welcome to TTR.

 

That's a 41 year old truck.

I started 11 years ago with a 14 year old truck (at that time).

Now I'm driving a 30 year old truck.

They sure are easier to fix than the newer ones, but . . . . how mechanical are you ?

 

The company you currently flatbed for wont let you lease it on?

You'd need your own trailer and insurance for your own authority. You've got some good driving experience but you're probably not ready for that.

 

We are gear heads, tell us about the powertrain…. Pictures please

 

That an old CAT motor, or a Big Cam Cummins? My first truck was an ‘89, put lots of miles on that thing. But, like was mentioned before, are you mechanically inclined? You will have to be. I am a huge fan of old iron, because it’s easier to fix, and it has a cool factor no tupperware torpedo ever will, but it is still old iron. BTW, we like pics around here!

 

Aww come on Dave - at least it's not a fleet of flip flop 2016 Cascadias looking to hit the road , powered by AI generated American dreams.

 

Biggest issue is finding parts for a 359, they are out there, but getting harder to find, if you loose something even as simple as a radiator In the middle of no where, you better be prepared for hotels or flights.

I’m not going to say it’s impossible but I highly doubt you will find someone to lease it on with, you will have to get your own authority, so grab your ankles and call your insurance agent, because I’m pretty sure progressive is the only one writing new, I’d be surprised if it was less then 50k a year

How long have you been on the road and what’s home base? Are you in an import/export state? Who needs what around you?

it’s nice starting off with old stuff, if you have to sit it doesn’t hurt all that bad, but once you get regular work, new equipment even with a payment usually winds up about the same, but the truck is just the necessary evil to get everything from point a to point b, you’ll have 100k into that truck in no time, especially if it’s been sitting, would be a nice spare/show truck/tax write off once you get yourself rolling though,